Solar GarlicinThe Phish from VermontPeak Phish: Is the Mystery Gone?In this essay, I argue Phish has peaked. I’m not sure where they can go from here. This kind of scares me as a fan. Let me explain.Jan 3, 20183Jan 3, 20183
Solar GarlicinThe Phish from VermontDon’t TTE my Petrichor, bro.In my view, there are two things that make Phish unique among the jam band scene. One, is simply their improvisational prowess. No other…Oct 18, 20164Oct 18, 20164
Solar GarlicinThe Phish from VermontSongy Sets? 4th Quarter Slump? Explaining The Alaska EffectSo, I’ve been hearing a lot of complaints about “Songy” shows and “Fourth Quarter Slumps.” I thought these complaints could use a reminder…Jul 5, 20161Jul 5, 20161
Solar GarlicinThe Phish from VermontThe 15 most Interesting Jams of 2014I’m sure everyone is exhausted with the ‘best’ jams of 2014 debate. Is it the Dick’s Simple? The Randals Chalk Dust? The Miami DWD? (yes, I…Jan 7, 2015Jan 7, 2015
Solar GarlicinThe Phish from VermontThe Haunted House Set and Phish InstrumentalsOne of the most common reactions to Phish’s already legendary second set on 10/31/14 was: “what was that??” In other words, how do we…Nov 3, 2014Nov 3, 2014
Solar GarlicinThe Phish from VermontSubtle Sounds: Review 8/3/14The “never miss a Sunday show” dictum held once again. While perhaps not the level of Randalls or MPP2, Alpharetta closed the tour off with…Aug 5, 2014Aug 5, 2014
Solar GarlicinThe Phish from VermontSolid South: Review 8/2/14 Oak MountainIt is clear that Phish has a kind of reverence for the south. Trey (who rarely talks) brought it up both Friday (“teary eyed” playing in…Aug 5, 2014Aug 5, 2014
Solar GarlicinThe Phish from VermontBeached: Review 8/1/14Well, I guess every tour needs a stinker. Don’t get me wrong — the DWD was top notch. It created perhaps one of my favorite jam moments of…Aug 2, 2014Aug 2, 2014
Solar GarlicinThe Phish from VermontReview 7/30/14: Mixing it Up: Fresh song selection and surprising jamsI am a real sucker for Phish simply deciding to play rare/unusual songs. When Mike Gordon posted a photo of the band rehearsing yesterday…Jul 31, 2014Jul 31, 2014
Solar GarlicinThe Phish from VermontSpoiled: Review 7/29/14Last night was a perfectly great Phish show. A well balanced first set that featured the “Spit Open and Melt” of the tour, followed by a…Jul 30, 2014Jul 30, 2014